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Kowles Family History

Kowles Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Knowles, Mowles, Powles, Koles, Kohles, Rowles, Bowles, Cowles

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Where is the Kowles family from?

You can see how Kowles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kowles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kowles families living in Sussex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kowles's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kowles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kowles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kowles. 100% of Kowles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kowles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Kowles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowles census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 122 immigration records available for the last name Kowles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Kowles. For the veterans among your Kowles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowles lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kowles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kowles in 1969 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowles ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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